2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · WU58 THV
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 223,012 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2022.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jul 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06 Dec 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 223,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU58 THV Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2021
- 223,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU58 THV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (WU58 THV) between August 2011 and July 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”.
WU58 THV Mileage History
- 30/08/201149,577 mi
- 31/08/201149,677 mi+100 mi
- 26/01/201253,868 mi+4,191 mi
- 26/01/201392,461 mi+38,593 mi
- 21/01/2014115,614 mi+23,153 mi
- 22/01/2015135,927 mi+20,313 mi
- 25/01/2016152,231 mi+16,304 mi
- 25/01/2016152,231 mi
- 02/02/2017167,050 mi+14,819 mi
- 27/01/2018182,214 mi+15,164 mi
- 26/01/2019196,839 mi+14,625 mi
- 01/02/2020214,041 mi+17,202 mi
- 17/07/2021223,012 mi+8,971 mi
Average of roughly 17,553 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Zafira B
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Heater blower resistor fire risk / recall historySerious
The Zafira B was subject to major UK recall action over heater resistor and wiring issues that could overheat and, in the worst cases, cause fire.
- M32 gearbox bearing failureSerious
The same weak 6-speed manual gearbox used in Astra applications appears here too and can whine or fail expensively.
- Coil pack and ignition module failuresModerate
Petrol engines commonly misfire under load because of failed coil packs or ignition modules.
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